1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
